MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front brake discs worn
nearside rear light unit cracked
rear number plate slightly disfigured
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
off side sill corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r lamp cracked
n/s/r outter sill damaged
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R158 JPF is a 1998 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 81,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R158 JPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R158 JPF is a 1998 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 January 1998.
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